Airport Express Assistant

[bear1973]

I just bought a used Airport Express, which seems pretty much useless without the utility "Airport Express Assistant". And yet I can't seem to find this utility anywhere to download. It's got to be shareware, I would think.

Has anyone got it? Wonder why Apple doesn't have it online?

Thanks!

 

[iSaint]

It's installable software that comes with it AE package. See if the original owner has it. Or call Apple to see if they will send you the CD.

 

[mkrishnan]

This says 10.3, but I would try installing this. If it installs, you might then run the software updater to make sure it doesn't want to download a newer version of it.

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/airport42formacosx1033.html

 

[aristobrat]

I thought the Airport utility came with Mac OS X? Its not in your Applications > Utility folder?

 

[GimmeSlack12]

It's in your Applications>Utilities folder.

If it's not for some weird reason email me, I'll send it to you.

 

[bear1973]

Airport Express Assistant

mkrishnan - good thought, but I need to have 10.3 installed, and I have 10.4.8.

GimmeSlack12 - I do have two apps in my utility folder, Airport Setup Assistant and Airport Admin Utility. Neither are locating my airport express.

Anyway, this is what I've got going on - maybe someone can help.

I am running an iMac Core 2 Duo 20" 2.16 w/2 gigs. Wireless system is a Belkin Links g. I plug in the Airport Express, which goes green for a second, then solid amber for 20 seconds, then blinking amber. When I run the utils, it does not pick up the AE. I'm trying the scan function.

I was under the impression that there was a separate utility called "Airport Express Assistant," but maybe it is the same thing as Airpot Setup Assistant Version 4.2.3 (423.1).

Any ideas?

Thanks again for your advice.

 

[mkrishnan]

I think that application is actually a Windows app. You should be using the one you've got in your utils folder.

Two things to try:

(1) Hard reset it and then try connecting to it using the setup assistant.

(2) Connect an ethernet cable from the port on the Airport to a Mac and run the setup assistant; once it's set up, detach it from the Mac and plug it into the router.

 

[bear1973]

Thanks Everyone

...I got it, finally. GimmeSlack12 helped me with some trouble shooting, and finally I was able to "find" my network and locate the AE (after trying the networks of three of my neighbors).

What an awesome little device. I think I'll buy another.

Thanks again!

 

[iSaint]

They're great little tools. Mine's been working non-stop for nearly three years!

Sorry I mislead you, but the MR masters came through again. 🙄 😀